I used two 2x4's and a 1x4 about three feet long to make a jig to bend the cabin longerons. I also used a 1/2 x 1 and put it under the outside part of the longeron (not shown) and pushed down with a lot of weight keeping a carefull eye to avoid a twist. I really worried about this bend, but it turned out to be one of the easiest things I've done. The screws shown here were screwed down when I was bending it. I am very pleased with the results!

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Comment by Steven Ward on March 7, 2015 at 9:38pm

Tim, I'm glad that it helped! 

Comment by Tim Smart on March 7, 2015 at 3:45am

Hey Steven, I just wanted to thank you for your tip about bending these longerons.  Like you, I sweated these bends but your method made it very easy and I too couldn't be happier with the outcome.  THANKS!

Comment by Steven Ward on January 22, 2012 at 4:12am
Thanks Bruce, I'm glad it helped! Great to hear another plans builder!
Comment by Bruce Cobo on January 21, 2012 at 8:49pm

Hey Steven, I used your idea for bending the cabin longerons and it worked great. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to meeing you in person some day soon!!

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